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Hi Olof, (...) Thanks for you feedback! The PBY-5A Catalina seems to be a challenge. There is hardly any normal LEGO plate like surface: (2 URLs) (bigger picture) But do not show any sneak previews. Take some shots while building and then surprise (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Hi Aaron, thank you for your feedback as well. And yes, feel free to use these pictures as a reference for your own creations. I allways try to start with a very characteristic detail or area of a building. The tall windows with the double arches (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Hi Bob, (...) What will you do? Build sets? Sell all you LEGO? ... just kidding! (...) I haven't thought about a ship or plane. But I guess there is so many other cool things out in this world which could be converted into the ABS format. (...) Good (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Hi Nelson, Thank you to you and the other for your nice feedbacks! (...) It is not only patience which you need. The timeframe was tight and I wanted to get the church done before the 1000steine-Land. For example the dome-module was build within 2 (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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Hi Gary, many thanks for your bi-lingual feedback and comments! While gathering information I used several websites and two nice books. I know most of the whole history of the church right now. Even when it was build in the 18th century the folks (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Hi Derek, I am not going to LEGOWORLD in the Netherlands but I plan to go to Bricking Bavaria. 1000steine.de doesn't say the date for Bricking Bavaria on it's main page. But it seems it will be Friday, 8th - Sunday 10th December 2006. Are you (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) HoMa, this is incredible! Is there any chance it will be at Bricking Bavaria or LEGOWorld? Derek (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Holger, Kurz gesagt, Ausgezeichnet!! Dresden's Frauenkirche (also its' Cathedral), was Germany's largest (as-built) Lutheran Cathedral. The original's photos give little clue to the massive scale of the building. It's like stepping inside an 18 (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) That is AWESOME!!!...!!! I especially enjoy the detailing pictures showing us all how you made this incredible creation. Excellent! Adr. (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim)
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(...) SNIP There are good MOCs, and there are GOOD MOCs. This definitely falls in the latter. HoMa: I wish that I had both the bricks and the patience to build a MOC such as yours. Your detailing and part selection is excellent. I second John Neal, (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) thanks for the appreciation. although the walled platform was not part of the original sculptures, i had as much fun making it as i did the buildings, because i was trying to capture that ancient, crumbling wall feeling that you get in the (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) This kind of great work is one of the reasons I no longer make MOCs!! :-) Great detail work and quite the eye for details. I bet you would be able to make an awesome real life ship or plane at this rate. If it weren't for the real life people (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Wow. I am speachless. when one clicks on a link, unsure of if it is a reference shot, or the model. You know it is a job well done. The attention to detail is amazing, as is the multitude of different building styles. I am a fan of rendering (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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snip The model is spot on from start to finish. I loved the way you handled the walls. And running my fingers over the roof slopes was fun. As always so much is lost because of having only pictures. This is a beauty to walk around and peek at all (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) ---snip--- (...) Wow! This is what I think of doing when I happen to pass a really nice castle or bridge, or when I see an airplane or som unusual or colorful heavy vehicle. I am stunned to see the result of this thought being executed to its (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Amazing. Jaw droppingly, amazing. I am clicking along, studying every image, wondering what I am going to say in respose to your post. What clever thought or comment could I contribute? I continue clicking along . . . . and, then I see you did (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Holger, where's the part in your message where you admit that you actually work for LEGO, and that you're responsible for some of the large structures in the various Minilands in the LEGOLAND theme parks around the world? :) -Bryan (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Very nice model! When we visited Dresden in June 2004, the church was still under construction, but largely finished on the outside. There was actually a large Lego model of the Frauenkirche in one of the local department stores (Kaufhof? (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Überraschen. Simply amazing. To say "well done" would be an understatement indeed! The quality of your work (and your character) are a true inspiration to me, HoMa. Thank you for giving us this marvelous MOC! I don't know what it is about (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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That is an awsome MOC, a few times I couldn't tell the model from the real one in the Brickshelf thumbnail pictures. The detail work is wonderful! I would love to see it in person some day. jt (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Snipped. Wow, thats incredible. Beautiful and breathtaking. What a nice way to start my morning, coffee and an inspiring build to look at. Spotlit. Janey "Red Brick" (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Stunning. Absolutely stunning. One of the most beautiful MOCs I've ever seen. Well done!! JohnG, GMLTC (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) --snip-- (...) --snip-- (...) I love your promo photo with the real and Lego church next to each other. Having seen this church in the brick at 1000steine land I have to say that it's worth a first, second, third and even more looks. My (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(URL) Hi all, between March and mid August I build a scaled model of the Frauenkirche in Dresden (Church of our lady). The real church was nearly fully destroyed in the last days of WW II and encouraged people decided after the german reunification (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX) !!
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(...) Thanks! I know I need to do more... Two years is way too long. (18 years ago, 12-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Great job, Bill! I've always liked your sculptures. :) Spotlighted. (18 years ago, 12-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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My first sculpture in over two years is the (URL) Garden Gnome>: (4 URLs) More: * (URL) Flickr set> * (URL) Slideshow> * (URL) Brickshelf> * (URL) Blog entry> Bill Ward (URL) www.brickpile.com> (18 years ago, 12-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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Yar! Excellent work. (18 years ago, 12-Sep-06, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.org.us.sealug)
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(...) Shoot, Finally finished the details. Also filled in the head to hide some of the "see through" aspect of the model. Enjoy! T (18 years ago, 12-Sep-06, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.org.us.sealug, FTX)
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I was browsing the latest LEGO Shop at Home Catalog (Fall 2006) during dinner and I was noticing set number (URL) #7712> appears to have a new canopy. It looks like a nice one: (URL) Cool right? e (18 years ago, 11-Sep-06, to lugnet.inv, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Charlie Citrin wrote: What's this? A week goes by and no replies! Well hey, I'll reply and put it on the side bar. Where is everybody? Ahh, so what, people lurk, people see it. (...) That's very nice. I like it. Is that based (...) (18 years ago, 10-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hello dear fellows! One of my goals is to find building alternatives for large and specialized parts, such as from the Bionicle series. Within these, there exists a piece of characteristical wedge-shape. A miniature fan like me immideately is being (...) (18 years ago, 10-Sep-06, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX) !!
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(...) I think those are lovely. The Crunch face on him is perfect, and the family are a nice touch. I think a lot of people around the world are saddened by the loss of Australia's patron saint, but I couldn't help but smile at this tribute from web (...) (18 years ago, 8-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) I can see the idea of this, but I'd take it further. The white is very bright and contrasts too much with the very dark rust colours. I'd lose the stripe (or use a different colour entirely - sand blue?) and swap the white for something (...) (18 years ago, 8-Sep-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Melody - that is a lovely tribute. I was so shocked to hear of Steve Irwin's death. He was a super entertainer, a good family man and a great Australian. I hope his wife and kids continue on with running the zoo and doing t.v. programs. The little (...) (18 years ago, 8-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Hi George, Ah, finally a yesteryear vehicle lover! Thanks, don't miss the other pictures on my website, I have added a modified sepia photo today. Eric (18 years ago, 7-Sep-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Eric, This is very well done, you did a great job in recreating this very old vehicle. Thanks, George (18 years ago, 6-Sep-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Hilarious - any more of these? Even my kids like this approach to "Lego cartoons", although they don't have a grasp of English yet... Jerry (18 years ago, 6-Sep-06, to lugnet.fun, lugnet.build, FTX)
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Hi Erik, (...) Actually wasn't much improvement. It was too earthy and not washed out enough. Light yellow would be perfect but it has too limited a range of plates. (...) Do you think it would be worth sacrificing the horizontal lines for this? I (...) (18 years ago, 5-Sep-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Nice job Tim. The improvements I imagine : Colors : replace yellow by tan. The colors must be washed out. When I look the original picture, the first thing which comes to me is the vertical lines, resulting of the rust which flown. I will (...) (18 years ago, 5-Sep-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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